Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions by building psychological flexibility and supporting values-based action.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is designed to help you build a more meaningful life by clarifying what matters to you and strengthening your ability to move toward it. Rather than getting stuck in cycles of avoidance, ACT focuses on helping you respond with greater flexibility and intention.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy aims to reduce psychological suffering by increasing flexibility in how you respond to life’s challenges. You might consider ACT if you are experiencing:
ACT sessions are practical and skill-focused. Together, we explore how certain thoughts and emotions may be shaping your choices and practice responding in ways that feel more intentional and aligned with your values.
This work includes developing flexibility, learning to step back from unhelpful thinking patterns, and building consistency in actions that support long-term change.
Request an ACT therapy session online when you feel ready.
Your initial session focuses on understanding your current challenges and exploring whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a good fit.
Ongoing sessions are scheduled based on your goals, availability, and the level of support that feels helpful.
In-person sessions take place in our private counselling office in Victoria, BC and may be helpful if you prefer face-to-face interaction.
Virtual sessions are available for individuals across British Columbia who prefer flexible access from home.
I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into my work with adults who want practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, and emotional difficulty. ACT supports developing psychological flexibility so you can take meaningful steps forward without needing to eliminate discomfort first.
My training in depth psychology, along with ACT and Motivational Interviewing, informs a steady, thoughtful approach focused on clarity, values, and sustainable change.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a form of behaviour therapy that promotes psychological flexibility. It helps individuals change their relationship to difficult thoughts and emotions while taking action toward a meaningful life.
While Cognitive Behavioural Therapy often focuses on challenging thoughts, ACT emphasizes acceptance and cognitive defusion. The goal is not to eliminate difficult thoughts but to reduce their control over behaviour.
Research shows that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is effective for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other mental health concerns.
The length of therapy varies depending on your goals. Some individuals benefit from short-term, skills-focused work, while others continue longer to deepen committed action and personal growth.
